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SuperWify


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Fri, Nov 20 2020, 10:15 am
amother [ Gray ] wrote: | My kids buy their own shoes with their allowance. So it’s up to them to budget (or not). My limit for shoes is about $75 and I don’t buy too many pairs because I already have enough. |
Fascinating! While I think it’s great in teaching kids budgeting and careful spending I don’t know anyone nowadays who does allowances. How old are they and how much do you give weekly? What are they expected to buy with it? (Clothes, shoes, toys, going out with friends ect...)
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Chayalle


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Fri, Nov 20 2020, 10:16 am
DD (12)
School year:
$40 (approx) for school shoes
$50 for winter Shabbos shoes
I got her booties last year that still fit and are in excellent condition (Zara) and she also has a hand-me-down pair from her sister (also Zara).
Summer:
natives ($40)
sneakers (Zara) approx $40
Shabbos shoes 12.99 (Zara sale)
I'm waiting to see if she will need boots. It doesn't snow that much in Lakewood every year. Last year the booties were sufficient. If we get a big storm this year, I will have to get her boots.
So I would say roughly $200 a year, a little more, a little less.
I also have a feeling that her feet are not growing much anymore. Which means that some items will repeat seasons (like the booties. Or the natives for next summer.)
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ra_mom


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Mon, Nov 23 2020, 11:31 pm
SuperWify wrote: | Fascinating! While I think it’s great in teaching kids budgeting and careful spending I don’t know anyone nowadays who does allowances. How old are they and how much do you give weekly? What are they expected to buy with it? (Clothes, shoes, toys, going out with friends ect...) |
I give allowance but it's for extras. They can save it. Or use it when they go to the store with friends. If they need something when they go out with friends, I buy that too. I buy them everything they need and they can really save it if they choose.
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